How To Fix VK079 - Scale value &1 falls below limit &2 in the condition record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK - Pflege und Bearbeitung von Konditionen

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Scale value &1 falls below limit &2 in the condition record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VK079 - Scale value &1 falls below limit &2 in the condition record ?

  The SAP error message VK079 indicates that a scale value in a condition record is falling below a specified limit. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions, where the scale values are used to define pricing based on quantity or other criteria.
  Cause:
  The error message VK079 is triggered when:
  
  A scale value (e.g., quantity, weight, etc.) defined in the condition record is less than the minimum limit set for that condition.
  The condition record is not properly configured, leading to invalid scale values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VK079 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to review the condition records associated with the pricing procedure.
  Verify the scale values and ensure that they are set correctly according to the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust Scale Values:
  
  If the scale value is indeed below the limit, you can either:
  
  Increase the scale value to meet or exceed the minimum limit.
  Adjust the limit if it is incorrectly set (this may require changes in the configuration).
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Check the pricing procedure assigned to the relevant sales document type. Ensure that the condition types and their respective limits are correctly defined in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to condition records and pricing procedures for additional guidance on setting up scale values and limits.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by creating or changing a sales order to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition type that is causing the error, as different condition types may have different rules regarding scale values and limits.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VK079 error in your SAP system.